Joyce O. Krout, 90, of Wilson Borough, PA died Monday, January 19, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Anderson Campus.
Born August 5, 1924 in Freemansburg, PA she was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Rustine) Overbeck. Her husband Reuben O. Krout died in 2010.
A 1942 graduate of Wilson High School, she worked in their cafeteria for 20 years before retiring in 1986. Prior to that she was employed by Binney and Smith for 8 years.
She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Tatamy and was a Sunday school teacher, choir member and in the Dorcas Circle at the former Memorial UCC, Wilson.
She is survived by her children: Diane O’Rorke and her husband Brian of Palmer Twp., PA, Keith Krout and his wife Janice of Pen Argyl, PA; sister: Phyllis Nolf of Palmer Twp., PA; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Reuben and brother: Glenn Overbeck.
Services will be 11 AM Saturday (Jan. 24) in Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA with a calling period from 10 – 11 AM. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s UCC, 401 Broad St., Tatamy, PA 18085.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Karen White
January 21, 2015 at 3:55 pm
Dear Diane and Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. I know what a difficult time this is for you, but what a wonderful life your mom must have led, and the changes she experienced! She was a very blessed mother to have such a great family.
Romans 8:38-39 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Keeping you in my prayers,
Karen
Jan O’Rorke
January 22, 2015 at 6:05 pm
Dear Diane,
In many ways our dress shopping outing for your wedding with your Mom and mine feels like a short time ago. I recall that she made my mother and I feel at home upon our first meeting. She was a very warm person.
I know all the time and love you invested in your Mom’s care and I hope that will be a comfort to you in these difficult times.
Love,
Jan
Andrea Corona Miller
January 23, 2015 at 7:29 pm
Dear Keith, I was very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was one of the nicest people I came to know at Wilson. She always had a smile on her face.
Jeanette Nye
January 26, 2015 at 8:42 am
Dear Diane:
I know how difficult this must be for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please let me know.
May God bless you and your family during this time and always,
Jeanette